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E735 ADV

1988 Renault R5

Bronze Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

69,130 mi
Last recorded69,130 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 1988 Renault R574,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE735 ADV
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1988
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2020 69,130 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front top mount has slight play

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front top mount has slight play

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 68,308 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 68,159 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertray fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2018 65,867 miles

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r footbrake performance low

n/s/r inner sill slightly corroded

rear brake imbalance close to legal limit

undertray fitted

Fail 10 Jan 2018 65,867 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r footbrake performance low

n/s/r inner sill slightly corroded

rear brake imbalance close to legal limit

undertray fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2017 61,230 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 61,230 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s slow (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s slow (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 57,038 miles

all wiper blades deteriorated at ends, still clearing screen ok

oil leak

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2015 53,323 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

cracking n/s rear tyre

Fail 5 Jan 2015 53,323 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

cracking n/s rear tyre

Pass 8 Jan 2014 50,660 miles

nearside rear tyre wall perished

Fail 7 Jan 2014 50,660 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

nearside rear tyre wall perished

Pass 4 Jan 2013 48,906 miles

rear n/s tyre side wall starting to perish

Pass 5 Jan 2012 47,485 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 6 Jan 2011 46,160 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 45,873 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 44,869 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 43,666 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 43,659 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 42,467 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 42,467 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 41,348 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 40,182 miles

rear n/s tyre side wall starting to perish

rear wiper blade split

How Reliable is the Renault R5?

Based on 103,140 MOT tests across 20,538 vehicles.

64.4%
Pass Rate
1,812
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
20,538
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,288
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,121
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 5,980
Steering rack gaiter split 5,127
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,752
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E735 ADV is a 1988 Renault R5 in Bronze with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 1988 Renault R5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 74,898 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault R5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 6,288 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E735 ADV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault R5 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 38 years old, this Renault R5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E735 ADV registered?

E735 ADV is a 1988 Renault R5, first registered on 17 February 1988.

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